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GroundBreak Carolinas is launching a new series of short guest commentaries on important topics like workforce development, safety and the economy. Our first contributor is Demi Knight Clark, a former, long-time residential construction executive and founder of “She Built This City,” a Charlotte-based non-profit solely dedicated to “Sparking interest in construction and maker trades for…
Of the 22 recipients of this year’s AIA Young Architects Awards, only one honoree is from the Carolinas – Aaron Bowman, AIA, LEED AP of Liollio Architecture in Charleston. AIA’s Young Architects Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Bowman is a…
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 1-7, 2020, as Women in Construction Week throughout the state, encouraging all South Carolinians to recognize the positive roles women in the construction industry play in our continued economic prosperity. The official Proclamation, signed by the governor, along with a separate a Proclamation from the City of…
Greenville-S.C.-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in the Upstate region, Waterleaf at Keys Crossing – Luxury Apartment Homes. Conveniently located near the I-85 and I-385 Gateway interchange, Waterleaf at Keys Crossing is a Class-A residential community offering one-, two-…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2020 — Confidence among U.S. construction industry leaders held steady in December 2019 after surging in November, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Confidence Index released today. The average American contractor entered 2020 with confidence: Sales expectations, profit margins and staffing levels all remained above the growth expectations threshold, indicating a…
A M King has completed renovation of an 88,000-square-foot facility in Greensboro, N.C., that houses Southern Foods’ meat, seafood and cheese processing operations. The new building allows the 66-year old company to operate in a larger, more modern space, handle greater volumes, and save money in repairs and maintenance, thereby bringing even more competitive pricing…
Moseley Architects, one of the country’s top architecture and engineering firms, is expanding its footprint and establishing a new office in Charleston, S.C. Like the firm’s other locations, this office will provide clients with professional architecture and engineering services for educational, collegiate, municipal, senior living and multifamily housing projects. Charleston represents Moseley’s four location in…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 — Construction input prices rose 0.3% in January compared to December 2019 and are up 1.9% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices were flat for the month and are up…
FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the Built Environment, is pleased to announce the release of the first quarter 2020 CIRT Sentiment Index. The CIRT Sentiment Index is a survey, conducted quarterly by FMI, of members of the Construction Industry Round Table. The CIRT is composed exclusively of approximately…
A M King, an integrated design-build firm based in Charlotte, has hired seasoned construction professional Mitch Pingry as superintendent based in the firm’s Greenville, S.C. office. The addition of Pingry is a strategic move that will boost the company’s capabilities in the Upstate South Carolina region. A M King’s Greenville operation recently moved into a…
